About
A striking succulent, reaching 20-100cm, with fleshy rosette. It produces flowers on tall stems. 'Victoriensis' is valued in garden settings.
About the genus
Ferocactus are spherical to columnar cacti with prominent ribs bearing spiny areoles, the spines sometimes hooked, and funnel-shaped flowers in summer
Plant details
Suggested usesContainers, rock gardens
Care notes
CultivationGritty soil, full sun
PruningMinimal care
PropagationOffsets, leaf cuttings
Pest resistanceMealybugs
Disease resistanceRoot rot